How much does a sewing machine operator make in Syracuse?
$37,850a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $18.20 an hour or $3,154 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.20
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,540Median: $37,850Highest 10%: $52,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,540 | $15.64 | |
| 25th | $34,860 | $16.76 | |
| Median | $37,850 | $18.20 | |
| 75th | $45,440 | $21.85 | |
| 90th | $52,960 | $25.46 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $43,650 |
| Binghamton, NY | $41,330 |
| Albany, NY | $37,790 |
| New York, NY | $37,780 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,180 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,930 |
| Utica, NY | $32,480 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $18.20 ($37,850 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $37,850 against $36,670 nationally, 3% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $38,480, so Syracuse pays 2% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for sewing machine operator pay?
77 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,960 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.